When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…
Read MoreDo not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. Proverbs 30:6 This past Fall I went on another diet. I did this about the same time last year on a different diet. A few years ago I ate a low-carb diet and lost weight which I kept…
Read More“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46-47 These words from the book of Luke confronted me this morning. Years ago, before I was a Christian, I had a collection of over 100 Santas. They were everywhere at Christmas. Though they were not magnified,…
Read MoreFor the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Many Christians focus all their energies into ministry emphasizing the salvation of the lost. Praise God! The lost need to be saved! The problems start when salvation…
Read MoreRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 My sister sent me a copy of a newsletter with a short message from her boss about preparing for Christmas. Her family was coming (children and grandchildren) and she was cleaning, buying, wrapping, and trying to get to the baking (and…
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